Bilbao Food Tour: Explore Basque Cuisine with Wine Pairing in Old Town
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Experience the rich flavors of Basque cuisine on a 3-hour food tour in Bilbao. Sample a variety of pintxos paired with excellent wines, guided by a local expert.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Casco Viejo - -We will do as the Basques do! A bar hopping tour of Bilbao. We (the Basque people!) demonstrate our love of gastronomy with these tasty little bar snacks.

-We will try the special pintxos, the ones you don’t see on the bars! I will order them for you and the chef will make them instantly for you.

-We are going to sample the traditional pintxos and also others that have been given AWARDS in the famous pintxo competitions. You will experience all Bilbao has to offer on this tour with stops at very modern bars, and also stops at some of the oldest bars in the city!

-I will teach you how to order pintxos. After my tour you will have the confidence to go in any bar in the city!

-I pair the pintxos with a wine most suitable to type of food we are experiencing. We will sample red and white wine, cider, and other drinks on this tour.

-I know the best bars in my city and what to order as I was born and raised in Bilbao!

What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Local English-speaking guide from Bilbao.
  • 1-2 pintxos at 5 different bars.
  • 5 drinks (options include red wine, white wine, beer, water, and cider)
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Join us on a 3-hour journey centered around the stunning Basque cuisine within the beautiful cityscape on our ‘pintxos’ tour across Bilbao. Traverse the historic 700 year old bylanes of the Old Town while accompanied by a knowledgeable local Basque guide well versed in Bilbao’s gastronomic landscape. Our entity pioneered the ‘Bilbao Food Tour’ concept in the city beginning in 2014.

During the tour, we’ll drop by 5 outlets and offer a taste of varying pintxo styles from classic to contemporary. Your guide will carefully pair each treat with a splendid wine accentuating the flavors of the pintxo. We specialize in wine offerings such as the classic red from La Rioja and the sparkling white Txakoli from the Basque Coast, among others!

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Tour can be adapted to meet food preferences and dietary requirements (vegetarians, food allergies, etc)
  • Not recommended for vegans
Location
San Nikolas eliza
San Nikolas Plazatxoa
Please meet tour guide in front of San Nicolas Church (San Nikolas Eliza in Basque) by the main door.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Z7801kfkerrih
Apr 25, 2024
Super experience! Highly recommended!! - Olia is amazing! So vibrant and passionate about her country, its history and the food / drinks. Loved everything about it!!
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Laujyou
Apr 23, 2024
The perfect evening! - We had an absolutely fantastic experience with tour guide, Olaia. Her extensive knowledge of the city's history added depth to the tour, and she was always ready with detailed answers to our questions. The small group size of just eight people was perfect, allowing for an intimate and personalized experience. The bars we visited were well-chosen and conveniently located, making the tour enjoyable without excessive walking. The amount of food and wine provided was just right, leaving us completely satisfied by the end of the night. Olaia's expertise and the overall experience made it a memorable evening that we highly recommend to anyone visiting Bilbao!
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Laura_y
Apr 23, 2024
A perfect evening! - We had an absolutely fantastic experience with tour guide, Olaia. Her extensive knowledge of the city's history added depth to the tour, and she was always ready with detailed answers to our questions. The small group size of just eight people was perfect, allowing for an intimate and personalized experience. The bars we visited were well-chosen and conveniently located, making the tour enjoyable without excessive walking. The amount of food and wine provided was just right, leaving us completely satisfied by the end of the night. Olaia's expertise and the overall experience made it a memorable evening that we highly recommend to anyone visiting Bilbao!
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Desire_g
Apr 20, 2024
Great way of getting to know the pinxtos culture in Bilbao - Such a nice, interesting and not to forget tasty tour! We really enjoyed it! Olaia was a great guide and could tell with enthusiasm about the (food) culture of Bilbao! We were with a small group which was nice as well. Had a lovely evening! Eskerrik asko
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Jennifer_f
Apr 20, 2024
Fantastic tour! - We had a wonderful time. The food and drink was fantastic and I couldn’t recommend enough. Olaia was very knowledgeable, friendly and lots of fun.
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Cult_status
Apr 18, 2024
A Bilbao essential! - Superb Pintxos and Wine tour of the old town led by the fantastic local guide Olaia. Such a great evening. Book this straight away! ❤️
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Sarahce4181in
Apr 12, 2024
A fun introduction into Basque food culture. - We got to try a wide range of delicious pintxos all paired with a different wine or cider and the tour guide was fun, friendly and informative 😊
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G9348iroscarv
Apr 11, 2024
Great tour with a very nice guide!! - Great tour with a very nice guide!! She showed us the best places in town with the best food and drinks. It is an absolute must do!
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Sabrina_t
Apr 8, 2024
Absolutely great!! - Our host Irene was so friendly and knowledgeable. Really knew the city and a delight to be around. The food and drink was all wonderful
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Sandra_t
Apr 6, 2024
Unforgettable experience - We chose this tour for our first night in Bilbao. It was a great way to get to know the old town and the local food & wine. Our guide, Olaia, was very knowledgeable and passionate. She made this tour an unforgettable experience.
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